Homi Jehangir Bhabha

Homi Jehangir Bhabha was an Indian Nuclear physicist who has probably been one of the most well-respected and revered scientist in our country. He has played a very important role in shaping and development of the Indian atomic energy program. He is often referred to as the ‘Father of India’s nuclear program’.

Born into a prominent Parsi family, he received his early education at different schools in Bombay and at the Royal Institute of Science. He pursued his degree in mechanical engineering from the Caius College of Cambridge University. Later on, he also pursued his doctorate in theoretical physics. In the meanwhile, he also embarked on a ground-breaking research into the absorption of cosmic rays and electron shower production. He also published a string of widely-accepted papers on his theories regarding cosmic ray showers.

Homi Bhabha as in India during the second-world war and he was offered an esteemed position at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, under Nobel laureate C.V.Raman. While working there, he established the Cosmic Ray Research and worked on many important theories and research papers. In 1945, he established the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Bombay, and the famous Atomic Energy Commission of India three years later.

Homi Bhabha is widely held as a scientist of excellence and he is renowned throughout the world for his vision and contribution to the field of atomic research. In the 1950’s Bhabha represented India in International Atomic Energy Forums. He has also served as the President of the United Nations Conference. His brilliance has also been recognized by the Indian government. In 1954, Homi Bhabha was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. Apart from all of these appreciations, he also set up the Indian National Commission of Space Research with Vikram Sarabhai. Seldom has any scientist contributed to Indian aspirations such effectively.